Slough House · Character
David Cartwright
Also known as С. Ч., Дэвид Картрайт
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 2 · Ch. 3
David Cartwright sits by the fire like someone who has earned his place in the world, his wrinkled face reflecting the dancing flames. There's something deliberate and careful in the way he uses his stick to save the beetle, suggesting a man who notices the small things others overlook.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- elderly
- First appears
- Book 2 · Ch. 3
- Books
- 1
David Cartwright appeared as an elderly man sitting in a worn armchair by the fireplace, drinking whiskey while using a long stick to rescue a beetle from the flames. His brief but memorable presence suggested someone who had found a measure of peace in his later years.
Description
David Cartwright is an elderly man with a wrinkled face, sitting in a worn armchair positioned by a fireplace. He has an average build and is shown drinking whiskey while using a long stick to rescue a beetle from the fire.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
River Cartwrightgrandson
David Cartwright is River Cartwright's grandfather, referenced when Jackson Lamb threatens to reassign Roderick Ho to his office.
Jackson Lambformer colleagues
They worked together in intelligence, with David having knowledge of Lamb's methods and reputation
Dicky Bowformer colleagues
David knew of Dicky Bow's work as a runner in Berlin during the Cold War
Nikolai Katinskyadversary
David Cartwright provided evidence that led to the destruction of Katinsky's city and his exposure as a spy
Story so far
BOOK 2Mertvye l'vy
Gallery
Book 2: Mertvye l'vy
Appearances
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